The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace

Aurora Stanley Marketplace / 2501 Dallas St Open in Maps

Memorable brand events where the surrounding marketplace becomes part of the attendee experience.

Listed · researched, not yet produced at

Venue type

Industrial & Warehouse

Raw shell, your build

Capacity

100–500 guests

see notes

Outside AV

Outside AV welcome

Catering

Bring your own caterer

Lodging

Ask the venue

Size

18,000 sq ft combined

Producer's read

What this room is

Vibe
Industrial-chic — raw volume and concert energy.
Best for
Memorable brand events where the surrounding marketplace becomes part of the attendee experience.
Why it works for AV
Outside production is welcome, so you control the gear list and the AV budget.

Before you call

Straight answers

01 Can I bring my own AV or production company to The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace?

Yes. The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace confirms outside AV and production teams are welcome. A blank-canvas hangar — bring your own production. Confirm terms.

02 Can I bring my own caterer to The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace?

Yes — The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace lets you bring your own caterer. Marketplace food-hall vendors plus outside catering options.

03 How many guests does The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace hold?

The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace holds 100–500 guests. Configures for 100–300; roughly 400–500 maximum

The fine print

Details & policies

Event spaces
Hangar (10,000 sq ft indoor) plus 8,000 sq ft outdoor patio, with 20-ft hangar doors and mountain views
Size
18,000 sq ft combined
Capacity
100–500 guests Configures for 100–300; roughly 400–500 maximum
Outside AV / production
Outside AV welcome. A blank-canvas hangar — bring your own production. Confirm terms.
Catering
Bring your own caterer. Marketplace food-hall vendors plus outside catering options.
Lodging
Not confirmed — ask about room blocks or partner hotels.
Production notes
Industrial power and height, and 20-ft doors that make load-in trivial. Confirm the currently rentable footprint — part of the hangar is occupied by another tenant.
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AV specs

Partial by design — we publish only what the venue or our own site knowledge supports. "Confirm on walkthrough" is the honest answer and the reason producers do site visits.

Power

Industrial / concert-grade service.

Load-in

Street-level or oversized-door access — gear doesn't ride a service elevator.

Rigging

Confirm on walkthrough

Ceiling

Confirm on walkthrough

Acoustics

Confirm on walkthrough

Internet

Confirm on walkthrough

  • up to 1,000 guests
  • AV: Open
  • BYO caterer
Vibe
Convention scale — hangar-sized and frankly utilitarian.
Best for
Trade shows and expos on a budget.
  • 🌿 Gardens & grounds
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Why it works for AV
Outside production is welcome, so you control the gear list and the AV budget.
Event spaces
Event center, pavilions, arena
Outside AV / production
Blank-canvas fairgrounds — bring your own production.
Catering
Flexible catering.
Production notes
Economical wide-open space when you need square footage more than finish.
Published rates
Economical

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center logo

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center

Aurora · Near Denver International Airport

  • 20–5,000 guests
  • AV: In-house exclusive
  • In-house catering
Vibe
Convention scale — hangar-sized and frankly utilitarian.
Best for
The largest resort-and-convention combination in Colorado, under one roof.
  • 🏛️ Museum & exhibits
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Why it works for AV
Expect an exclusive in-house mandate. Raise it on the first call, not the last.
Event spaces
4 ballrooms (8,000–60,000 sq ft), 81 breakout rooms, 175,000 sq ft exhibit hall
Size
485,000+ sq ft
Capacity notes
Any size; 50–150 breakouts are abundant
Outside AV / production
Expect an in-house AV mandate at a property this size — raise outside production in the first call.
Catering
In-house, across eight outlets.
Production notes
Massive infrastructure and genuine airport convenience.

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center

Aurora · Anschutz Medical Campus

  • Capacity — ask
  • AV: In-house exclusive
  • In-house catering
Vibe
Polished hotel ballroom — predictable, full-service, room blocks attached.
Best for
Medical, research, and life-sciences programs that need to be on the campus.
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Why it works for AV
Expect an exclusive in-house mandate. Raise it on the first call, not the last.
Event spaces
Conference center, ballroom, breakout rooms
Outside AV / production
Expect an in-house AV mandate under Hyatt policy — confirm early.
Catering
👨‍🍳 In-house catering only
Production notes
Attached to the Anschutz Medical Campus.

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Saltgrass Steak House Parker

Aurora · 19310 Cottonwood Dr.

  • Capacity — ask
  • AV: Confirm
  • Catering — ask
Vibe
Dedicated event building — built for this, not converted into it.
Best for
Straightforward events in a purpose-built room.
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Why it works for AV
We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production
❓ Confirm with venue
Catering
❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Stanley Marketplace — Marketplace Spaces logo

Stanley Marketplace — Marketplace Spaces

Aurora · Stanley Marketplace

  • Capacity — ask
  • AV: Flexible
  • BYO caterer
Vibe
Creative white-box — modern, flexible, and vendor-friendly.
Best for
Smaller events that want the Stanley atmosphere without the full hangar.
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Why it works for AV
Outside teams work here in practice — get the terms in writing before you contract.
Event spaces
Marketplace common areas and partner spaces beyond the Hangar
Outside AV / production
Confirm terms per space — the marketplace hosts multiple independent operators.
Catering
Food-hall vendors plus outside catering options.
Production notes
Distinct from The Hangar. Useful when you want the marketplace energy at a smaller footprint.

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Asterisk logo

Asterisk

Denver · RiNo / Curtis Park

  • 100–450 guests
  • AV: Open
  • Approved caterers
  • Lodging: None
Vibe
Industrial-chic — raw volume and concert energy.
Best for
Modern-industrial events at 100–200 that want a rooftop option.
  • 🌄 Rooftop & views
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Why it works for AV
Outside teams work here in practice — get the terms in writing before you contract.
Event spaces
Two floors plus a rooftop
Size
10,000
Capacity notes
- Three defined spaces: - Main hall: 8,500 sq ft - Get-ready/boardroom (mezzanine level): 450 sq ft - Open-air rooftop: 1,700 sq ft - Main hall capacity ranges: - Conferences with lunch, vendor tables, full AV: ~400-450 - Cocktail hour plus dinner: up to 450 - Full plated meal, wall to wall: up to 600 - Proms and standing events: up to 1,000 - Crescent rounds: 100-300 comfortably - Spaces can run individually or simultaneously; venue buyout option available - Rooftop and boardroom held as first right of refusal for main hall bookings - Procession Coffee in-building: back door opens privately for events
Outside AV / production
- AV: in-house system (40-channel board, built-in sound, video projection); outside production welcome - House tech rate: $125/hr, 4-hour minimum (required when tapping into house systems) - No exclusive AV vendor list; open to client’s preferred partners - COI required for outside production; no load-in fees - Load-in: 12x12 ft garage roll door at front of building, one of the easier downtown Denver load-ins
Catering
Catering: 9 preferred caterers (reviewed annually); outside caterers allowed at $15/person fee, approval required - Catering minimums set per caterer; beverage minimum $2,500 (cash and hosted bar combined) - Rough estimate for plated corporate lunch: ~$60+/person
Lodging
No on-site lodging. - Lodging nearby: - HR Two (boutique, across the street): floor buyouts of 7-8 rooms, new this summer - The Ramble: ~3-minute walk - Booking lead time: 3-6 months typical for corporate; busiest months are April, May, September, October, December - Already booking into 2028 for peak Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays - Clients should inquire early; last-minute availability exists but is rare
Production notes
A popular corporate and social pick with a rooftop attached.

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Shortlisting The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace?

Tell us the headcount and the date. We'll sanity-check the room against your program — power, rigging, sightlines, and what the AV policy does to your budget — before you sign.